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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.76, 1,588.02 and 365.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.76, 1,588.02 and 365.40 is: 548.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.76 : 1,588.02 = 365.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.76/1,588.02 = 365.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.76x = 1,588.02 × 365.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.76x = 580,262.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,262.51/1,058.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.06

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